Associate Student Recruiter Advisor

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$5,526 - CA$7,941 • Onsite

About The Position

To execute strategic recruitment programs and advising services for secondary and post-secondary school students, parents, educational advocates and counsellors in Canada for the purpose of encouraging qualified prospective students to seek admission to UBC. Specifically, responsible for implementing strategies to attract students who self-identify as Black Canadian to consider UBC. Advise students with secondary and post-secondary credentials concerning UBC admission criteria and specific program requirements for admission to UBC undergraduate programs on both campuses. Support the advancement of Indigenous peoples’ human rights and UBC’s commitment to reconciliation, as articulated and called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Foster access, success and representation at UBC of historically underserved, marginalized or excluded populations. This position is located on our Vancouver campus and works in close collaboration with Okanagan campus colleagues and the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program staff on each campus.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of two years relevant experience working with students in a post-secondary institution or community organization preferably in a role specific to increasing accessibility of education amongst students from historically, persistently, or systemically marginalized communities.
• Awareness of the historical impact of slavery, colonization and race-based discrimination, combined with a strong commitment to advancing the educational aspirations of Black Canadians.
• Must have a deep understanding of Black student experiences, particularly as they relate to post-secondary education, and an appreciation of the complexity and range of Black people and communities within the context of Canada.
• Program management experience that emphasizes strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate cross-cultural competency and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and administrative skill.
• Ability to work inclusively and respectfully with all levels of the external and internal UBC community.
• Must hold a valid BC driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel extensively (primarily within Canada).
• Open to working evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Represents UBC with an accurate, inclusive, and strategic approach to prospective high school students, parents, and counsellors through visits to secondary schools, colleges and community organizations by: Delivering UBC recruitment presentations in small and large group settings, using multimedia materials and other collateral. Building strong relationships and trust with institutions, community organizations, and individuals through effective and inclusive communication with students, parents, educational advocates and counsellors in presentation settings, one-on-one advising, telephone inquiries, email correspondence, social media and online sessions. Sharing UBC’s commitment to inclusive excellence and the resources available to empower students to achieve their educational goals. Works with the Black Caucus to expand current list and connections with Black youth serving organizations across the country and develop recommendations for the university experience of Black students in post-secondary and at UBC.
• Advise prospective students by: Providing information on all aspects of academic program options, application, admission, registration, housing, awards and financial assistance, extracurricular activities, campus resources and orientation to UBC. Appling knowledge and understanding of complex requirements and policies in making appropriate responses and offer advice based on individual assessment of each situation. Representing UBC’s welcoming community and positive engagement with all students, particularly students who self-identify as Black Canadian.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of programs with the guidance and support of the Associate Director and Student Recruiter-Advisors by: Providing support for students throughout the admission, registration and transition process. Developing, planning, and executing strategic special events, on and off campus, which involves event designing, promotion, facility logistics, liaising with external partners, coordinating the involvement of staff / faculty, training and supervising student assistants, and post-event evaluation. Initiating and undertaking prospective student follow-up (on both an individual and group basis). Assisting in the development and delivery of strategic communication planning for prospective students with a focus on inclusive messaging. Liaise with key staff, faculty and groups (i.e. Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program; Undergraduate Admissions Office; the Black Caucus; Advisors within the faculties) and lead in the implementation of recruitment strategies and programs for prospective Black Canadian students.
• Undertakes additional student recruitment and advising activities as required.

Benefits

• The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level